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Philippines testimony reveals torture, abuses by police, says Amnesty

November 26, 2025

Asia Pacific Report Philippines police unlawfully targeted protesters with unnecessary and excessive force during anti-corruption marches in September, according to harrowing new testimony gathered by the human rights watchdog Amnesty International ahead of fresh protests planned across the country this weekend. Ten people interviewed by Amnesty International detailed physical abuse — including violations that may ... <a title="Philippines testimony reveals torture, abuses by police, says Amnesty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/26/philippines-testimony-reveals-torture-abuses-by-police-says-amnesty/" aria-label="Read more about Philippines testimony reveals torture, abuses by police, says Amnesty">Read more</a>

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Philippine Supreme Court orders ‘temporary protection’ for abducted environmental activist

November 1, 2024

By Jairo Bolledo in Manila The Philippine Supreme Court has granted temporary protection to an environmental activist abducted in Pangasinan earlier this year. In its resolution dated September 9 — but only made public this week — the court granted Francisco “Eco” Dangla III’s petition for temporary protection, and prohibited the respondents, including high-ranking soldiers ... <a title="Philippine Supreme Court orders ‘temporary protection’ for abducted environmental activist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/01/philippine-supreme-court-orders-temporary-protection-for-abducted-environmental-activist/" aria-label="Read more about Philippine Supreme Court orders ‘temporary protection’ for abducted environmental activist">Read more</a>